Will Billy Bob Thornton be in Landman Season 3? Here’s what we know so far

Landman is once again a hot topic! With Paramount+ officially renewing Landman for a third season, the viewers are discussing the plot and the characters of the series they have followed so far, most notably the fate of its leading character Tommy Norris.

Billy Bob Thornton has been the main magnet of Landman from its starting point, and his presence has been the very foundation of the show’s character, thus his situation has become one of the most awaited and closely monitored issues in the upcoming season.

Simultaneously, the fog of uncertainty surrounds the whole cast as to who will be in and who will be out. On one hand, Landman Season 3 is a sure thing; on the other hand, Paramount+ has yet to release a cast list or even confirm which characters will definitely come back.

So, the debate on Billy Bob Thornton's fate must rely only on news reports rather than assumptions, yet the overall feeling strongly hints at a continuity.

Landman Season 3 renewal: What has been officially established

The well-liked Paramount+ service made it known in December 2025 that Landman would be getting a third season. At that time, Season 2 was still available for viewing, and the audience’s response was strong, with record-breaking numbers for the Season 2 premiere, which pretty much ensured the renewal.

So, that is the case, the series is not going away after the second season but rather, strongly so, the network will keep supporting the show. This was, however, a very limited announcement. The network has not said when exactly Season 3 of Landman will be coming out, how long the production will take, how many episodes there will be, or which actors will be cast.

Some media have even mentioned that past seasons were launched in November, but nothing has been said that would back up this assumption. Until the timing is officially announced, everyone can only guess and nothing more.

Billy Bob Thornton's role in Landman so far

Billy Bob Thornton has been playing the character of Tommy Norris from the very first season of Landman, and he has been the main character of the series. Tommy is a man who is involved in the upper echelons of the oil trade and is trying to cope with the various aspects of the business such as the responsibility of the company, the personal relations, and the moral dilemma.

The plot of the whole series has been based on the choices made by the character Tommy, along with the repercussions of his choices. Landman has given no less than two seasons of storytelling and he is still present with even more power now. His role has been the main link of the plot where the power between the executives, the financial risk of the company, and the politics of the oil industry are intertwined.

As the narrative delivery has been focused on the actor's presence, it has still been a hot topic for the audience to debate Thornton's participation in Season 3.

Has Billy Bob Thornton been replaced in Landman Season 2?

Concerns regarding Billy Bob Thornton's career mainly grew from the events that transpired in season 2 of Landman, particularly episode 9. The episode was about corporate conflict at M-Tex Oil which resulted in leadership changes that lessened Tommy Norris's power to a large extent. Some viewers thought that this was a signal that the character was being written out.

Nevertheless, this is only the internal narrative aspect of the show. The power shift is illustrated by the episode in such a manner that no character exit can be inferred. The character of Tommy Norris is still there, and the plot is emphasizing turmoil and aftermath in the industry rather than a change in cast.

No media outlets have reported that Billy Bob Thornton was either replaced or taken out of Landman due to these storyline developments.

Billy Bob Thornton’s contract and public statements

As per Hellomagazine, Billy Bob Thornton talked about his participation in a Landman. He said,

"Well, yes, absolutely. As long as I'm able, I want to do it. Or, until the story runs out."

He has also said that he is ready to be with the series as long as the story is not boring and it can last longer.

However, there has been no confirmation from Paramount+ regarding the status of Billy Bob Thornton's contract for Landman Season 3. His comments, along with the show's framework, are pretty convincing for continuity, yet they are not in any way an official announcement.

At the moment, his participation should be referred to as expected rather than confirmed.

Which Landman cast members are confirmed for Season 3?

Up till now, Paramount+ has not provided an official list of cast for Landman Season 3. The network did not officially announce any returning actors, including Billy Bob Thornton. The placement of several actors in the storyline and their previous involvement have led to expectations of their continuity; however, this has not been verified through any official statements.

This situation is in line with the previous production pattern of the show, where it is common that the casting announcements are made only just before filming. Therefore, until there is a formal cast update from Paramount+, all character continuations remain unverified.

The importance of Billy Bob Thornton to Landman

Landman, from the viewpoint of storytelling, has been built up around Tommy Norris’s character, who was in the oil business. This character connects through corporate decisions, the personal side of things, and the eventual consequences over a long time. The removal of this character without a proper introduction would mean a drastic change in storytelling.

This is the reason why coverage from the industry and discussion among viewers are unanimous in the opinion that Billy Bob Thornton will still be one of the main characters in Landman Season 3. Yet, mere expectation is not equivalent to confirmation, and besides, there is no official statement that has directly addressed this.

The things that remain unannounced

There are still some important factors concerning Landman Season 3 that have not been revealed. Paramount+ has not given any information regarding the start of production, the number of episodes, or even the storyline. Trailers, teasers, and any other types of promotional materials have not been rolled out yet.

What’s more is that the network has not given any word on which of the actors will return. Until there is an official cast list, all the debates regarding the character's continuity, including that of Tommy Norris, will remain hypothetical.

Therefore, the Billy Bob Thornton-Landman Season 3 situation can be described as unchanged but unconfirmed. Officially, the show is back, and Thornton is still the main character. On the other hand, Paramount+ has not yet made the final announcement of the actors for the new season.

Until that confirmation is received, the most precise conclusion that can be drawn is still very clear and careful: Landman Season 3 is on its way, and Billy Bob Thornton's return is more than likely, but has not been declared yet.

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